Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Management Information Systems

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Kansas State University

Program Overview

The Management Information Systems (MIS) major at Kansas State University is designed for students who want to combine business knowledge with technology, learning how to design, develop, and manage digital solutions that help organizations operate more effectively. Students can choose an Information Systems Track focused on business applications and technology solutions or a Data Analytics Track focused on data, analytics, and technology-supported decision-making.

Curriculum Structure

First Year:
Students build their business and quantitative foundation through K-State Core requirements and introductory business courses. Subjects such as MANGT 366: Introduction to Business Analytics and Information Systems, MANGT 220: Principles of Management, and ACCTG 231: Managerial Accounting introduce students to business processes, analytics, management, and financial decision-making.

Second Year:
The second year strengthens students' understanding of business functions while preparing them for the specialized MIS sequence. Courses such as FINAN 450: Principles of Finance, MKTG 250: Introduction to Marketing, and MANGT 421: Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management help students understand how technology and information support financial, marketing, operational, and organizational decisions.

Third Year:
Students begin developing deeper technical capabilities through MIS coursework. MIS 411: Business Programming Applications introduces programming concepts for business problem-solving, while MIS 422: Business Database/SQL develops skills in database design and SQL; students also progress into areas such as MIS 444: Business Networks/Security and MIS 555: Cloud Computing with Business Programming Applications.

Fourth Year:
The final year brings together technology, analytics, systems, and business strategy through advanced coursework and applied projects. Depending on the selected track, students can study MIS 566: Systems Analysis and Design, MIS 665: Business Analytics and Data Mining, and complete MIS 677: Senior MIS Project, where students undertake a capstone focused on information systems development or business analytics/AI.

Focus Areas

Business Programming, Database Management and SQL, Business Networks and Security, Cloud Computing, Systems Analysis and Design, Business Analytics and Data Mining, Enterprise Resource Planning, Data Pipelines, Social Media Analytics and Web Mining, Information Systems Development, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Project Management.

Learning Outcomes

Students develop the technical and conceptual skills needed to solve organizational problems using digital and technological solutions, including business application development, data management, systems analysis, analytics, and technology-supported decision-making. The program also develops the ability to connect technology with business functions such as marketing, accounting, finance, human resources, supply chain management, and general management.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

The K-State College of Business is accredited by AACSB International, with the college reporting that it has held AACSB accreditation since 1973. The accreditation covers the College of Business's business programs and reflects an external quality-assurance framework involving rigorous peer review and continuous improvement.

Reputation (Employability / Official Statistics)

K-State's College of Business reports that 97% of its graduates were employed, pursuing graduate school, or running their own business within six months of graduation, with 65% receiving job offers before graduation and graduates joining 384 different employers; the college reported an average starting salary near $60,000 for that graduating group. K-State also reports access to 300+ companies that recruit College of Business students and a 160,000+ alumni network.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

K-State's MIS program gives students several opportunities to apply technology and business concepts to real-world problems rather than relying only on classroom theory. Students can work on coordinated projects for actual companies, participate in business and technology competitions, connect with employers through the MIS Club, take faculty-led international trips, and complete a senior capstone in information systems development or business analytics/AI.

Students can put these skills into practice through:

Senior MIS Project (MIS 677): Students complete a capstone focused on information systems development or business analytics/AI, bringing together the technical and business skills developed throughout the program.
MIS Studios: MIS students have dedicated access to a Data Analytics Lab, Senior Studio, Junior Studio, and Mobile Development and Networking Lab, with specialized technology available to MIS faculty and students.
Technology and software: Students have access to tools including Power BI, R, RStudio, Tableau, Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Microsoft Project, and VMware; MIS students can also access VMware virtualization software for hands-on enterprise virtualization experience.
Real-world company projects: K-State specifically highlights coordinated class projects involving real-world problems for actual companies, giving MIS students experience applying business technology concepts in practical settings.
Industry competitions: Students can participate in business case competitions, business and IT consulting competitions, business analytics competitions, the Iron Viz competition hosted by Tableau, and the AI Builders Challenge hosted by IBM.
MIS Club: The student-led MIS Club provides opportunities to work in small groups, develop technical skills, gain leadership experience, connect with employers, and explore careers in areas such as ERP, analytics, project management, process design, and information systems analysis.
Employer engagement: MIS Club employers can meet directly with students through monthly meetings and the fall Career Fair club social, creating opportunities to learn about companies, career paths, internships, and employment.
Study abroad: MIS students can join faculty-led trips to international destinations, helping them develop cultural and global understanding alongside their business-technology education.
Collaborative technology spaces: The College of Business Building includes specialized technology rooms, computer classrooms, study spaces, and collaborative areas designed to support interactive learning.

Progression & Future Opportunities

The MIS degree prepares graduates for careers that sit between business operations and information technology, including roles involving systems development, databases, analytics, networks, technology consulting, and business applications. K-State specifically identifies roles such as database manager, computer consultant, information technology consultant, network administrator, and software developer, while the program's newer Data Analytics Track also develops skills for data-driven business decision-making.

Typical career roles include: Database Manager, Information Technology Consultant, Business Systems Analyst, Network Administrator

Career development: K-State College of Business students receive support through Career Accelerator (GENBA 205), one-to-one Career Coaches, Executive Mentors, and Corporate Partners, with support extending to internship and full-time job searches.
Employment outcomes: The College of Business reported that 97% of the previous year's graduates were employed, pursuing graduate school, or running their own business within six months, while 65% had job offers before graduation.
Salary information: K-State's latest university-wide 2025 graduate outcomes report shows $60,000 average salary for bachelor's graduates, based on an 80% knowledge rate; this is a university-wide figure and is not specific to MIS graduates.
Corporate connections: The College of Business reports relationships with 300+ companies that recruit its students, while the MIS Advisory Council includes professionals associated with organizations such as Microsoft, Oracle, Dell Technologies, Koch Industries, ConocoPhillips, Phillips 66, BNSF, Netsmart, RSM US LLP, and Swiss Re.
MIS-specific employer engagement: The MIS Club provides employers with opportunities each semester to meet MIS students, discuss career paths and employment opportunities, and participate in events such as the fall Career Fair club social.
Professional value: The program is housed within K-State's AACSB-accredited College of Business, which has maintained AACSB accreditation since 1973 and undergoes peer review focused on academic quality and continuous improvement.
Graduation outcomes: K-State's overall 2025 graduate report states that 97% of graduates were employed or continuing their education, with the bachelor's graduate average salary reaching $60,000. These figures cover K-State graduates overall rather than MIS alone.

Further Academic Progression: After completing the B.S. in Business Administration with a major in Management Information Systems, students can continue into graduate-level business education at K-State, including the Master of Business Administration (MBA). Students can also build additional specialization through K-State's graduate and certificate offerings in areas such as business analytics and related business disciplines.